281 W Elm Park Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126
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  281 W Elm Park Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126

Active (14 Days)
$1,399,000 (USD)
5
BED
4
BATH
3,480
SQFT

Description

Located in the heart of Elmhurst where you can hear the chapel bells ring from Elmhurst University and the roar of a DUKE Victory from Friday Night Football. This meticulous and solid custom 5 bedroom home is situated on a fabulous 64 x 160 lot designed with an open floor plan and built for effortless entertaining and the ultimate Elmhurst Lifestyle. Featuring spacious formals and sun filled rooms each cascading into the next, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, wet bar, 3 gas fireplaces, open kitchen with breakfast bar, kitchen aid appliances and quartz countertops in Nova Gold, adjoining family room with gas fireplace all overlooking the patio and fenced in yard, 4 generous bedrooms on the 2nd level with amazing closets and storage, including the Primary Suite with gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, private deck and stunning new spa like bath with porcelain tiles in Wenrose, his and her sinks, make up table and huge walk in custom closet. The lower level is an additional 1500+ sq ft, with walk out access to patio, custom bar, recreation room, lounge area, work out area, 5th bedroom and full bath, plus great storage. Additional features: 2nd floor laundry, mudroom, oversized 2.5 attached garage with service door and custom shelving, Outdoor Play House, Generac In Home Generator, exterior lighting, Irrigation system, professional landscaping, New Roof 2018, 2 HVAC 2019, 2 A/C 2022. All just minutes to Hawthorne Elementary, ICCP and York High School, plus Wilder Park and Mansion, the Library and Art Museum, the Metra train and our vibrant downtown Elmhurst.

MLS #:
12658051
Taxes
$18,611(2025)
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1971
Style
Traditional
School District
205
County
DuPage County
Community
College View

Listed By

Juliet Mills, Hinsdale
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data
Last checked Jun 8 2026 at 1:03 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Built-In Features
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Appliance: Refrigerator
  • Appliance: Dishwasher
  • Appliance: Microwave
  • Appliance: Double Oven
  • Wet Bar
  • Laundry: Upper Level
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Quartz Counters
Subdivision
  • College View
Lot Information
  • Landscaped
Property Features
  • Shed(s)
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Fireplace: 3
  • Fireplace: Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Central Air
  • Zoned
Basement Information
  • Finished
  • Rec/Family Area
  • Full
  • Exterior Entry
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shake
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water Source: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hawthorne Elementary School
  • Middle School: Sandburg Middle School
  • High School: York Community High School
Parking
  • Concrete
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Owned
  • Attached
  • Garage
  • Yes
Living Area
  • 3,480 sqft
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Disclaimer: Square footage is based on information available to agent, including County records. Information has not been verified by agent and should be verified by buyer.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 6/8/2026 01:03. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.